Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fairfield, CT

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fairfield, CT.
Next low tide : 12:28 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 18m at 6:19 am (6.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8467726
Common Questions About Tides

Fairfield, CT Tides - Nov 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:436.71:547.07:521.08:230.56:244:48Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:276.52:386.88:361.29:090.76:254:47Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:146.33:286.69:261.39:590.86:264:46First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:066.34:226.510:211.410:510.96:274:45First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:596.45:186.511:181.211:440.86:294:44First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:536.66:156.612:151.06:304:43First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:477.07:146.812:390.61:120.56:314:42Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:417.58:107.21:330.42:070.06:324:41Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:338.09:037.52:250.03:00-0.56:334:39Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:238.49:547.83:15-0.33:50-1.06:354:38Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:138.810:468.04:05-0.64:41-1.46:364:37Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:039.011:388.14:56-0.85:32-1.56:374:37Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:559.05:48-0.86:24-1.56:384:36Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:308.112:488.86:41-0.77:16-1.36:394:35Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:237.91:418.47:35-0.58:10-1.06:414:34Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:187.62:377.98:32-0.29:06-0.66:424:33Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:167.43:377.49:320.210:05-0.26:434:32Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:177.14:397.010:350.411:030.16:444:31Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:177.05:406.711:360.56:454:31Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:156.96:416.512:010.312:360.56:464:30Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:107.07:386.412:570.51:320.46:484:29Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:017.08:296.51:490.52:240.36:494:29Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:467.19:146.52:370.53:090.16:504:28Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:277.29:566.63:210.53:520.06:514:28New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:067.310:366.74:020.54:33-0.26:524:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:457.411:176.74:430.55:13-0.26:534:27New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:257.411:576.75:240.55:54-0.26:544:26New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:057.36:040.66:34-0.26:554:26Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:376.712:457.26:450.77:140.06:564:25Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:186.61:267.07:260.87:550.16:584:25Waxing Crescent30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8467726)

Common Questions About Fairfield, CT Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Fairfield, CT today?

Slack tide in Fairfield, CT is approximately 9:23 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Fairfield, CT?

Fairfield, CT is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Fairfield, CT tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Fairfield, CT?

Tide predictions for Fairfield, CT come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Fairfield, CT?

Tide data for Fairfield, CT is sourced from NOAA Station #8467726. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8467726.

What is the moon phase in Fairfield, CT tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fairfield, CT is First Quarter (62% illuminated). This places Fairfield, CT in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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